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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779.68, 4,166.96 and 2,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779.68, 4,166.96 and 2,160 is: 3,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779.68 : 4,166.96 = 2,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779.68/4,166.96 = 2,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779.68x = 4,166.96 × 2,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779.68x = 9,000,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,000,633.60/2,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.01

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